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Ammunition Production and Industrial Base

• High Rates of Fire and Ammunition Expenditures: The current rates of fire in operations are resulting in high ammunition expenditures, necessitating increased production and strategic planning.
• Allegheny Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) in West Virginia:
  • ABL is a key site for ammunition production.
  • By the end of 2026, ABL is projected to deliver 10,000 Gimler rocket motors.
• Maximizing Existing Munitions Capacity:
  • There's a focus on maximizing the use of existing munitions capacity nationwide, including facilities like ABL, before investing in new sites.
  • This approach aims to efficiently increase ammunition production to meet current needs.
• Magazine Depth:
  • The goal is to improve the